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Chevelon Lake #180 - South Access

Payson, AZ

Hiking		Aug 16 2020
		jillyonanadventure • Triplogs 191

Hiking	2.99 Miles	720 AEG

Hiking	2.99 Miles	4 Hrs 7 Mns	2.30 mph
	720 ft AEG	2 Hrs 49 Mns Break

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We had originally intended to head to clear creek for a paddle for the day, but we got a later start than intended then had a dead battery, so we’ll be saving that for another day. Thank you to the family down the road for helping us get started. We headed out for the main entrance to Chevelon lake with hopes of it not being as busy on a Sunday. James carried his two person inflatable kayak down the steep hill and I carried the backpack with our stuff. It wasn’t too busy down there which was nice! However, he was missing a piece to the kayak so that plan didn’t happen. It weighs 80 pounds, so we were very appreciative to the people who offered to bring it back up on their trailer. We relaxed by the lake in the shade for a bit and watched some dogs playing in the water. Then we explored around the corner past the dam and found a nice big pool with no one there! We swam and cooled off for a bit before heading back up the hill.

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Aug 16 2019

azlaurie

Routes 181
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Joined Mar 09 2010
Chandler, AZ

Payson, AZ

Backpack		Aug 16 2019
		azlaurie • Triplogs 259

Backpack	2.16 Miles	591 AEG

Backpack	2.16 Miles	1 Hour		2.16 mph
	591 ft AEG		21 LBS Pack

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Very limited campsites by lake, but adventure further north and there are some kind spots back there. Little rough getting to lake, its on a Service Road, which imo is worse than a Forest Road. Not much shade at all by lake. Didn't see one darn fish either! Caught and played with some crawfish. Don't worry we let them go. Eh... If I did again I would adventure more. Not fish.

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Nov 25 2016

uphill_junkie

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Joined Apr 28 2010
Tucson, AZ

Payson, AZ

Hiking		Nov 25 2016
		uphill_junkie • Triplogs 944

Hiking	2.16 Miles	591 AEG

Hiking	2.16 Miles
	591 ft AEG

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Tugger

Never been down to the lake, only the creek, so Tug and I checked it out since we had the place all to ourselves. Was a lot smaller section of lake that you can see from the put in than I expected. Bringing a kayak down that bumpy, rocky road would be pretty epic!

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May 22 2016

chumley

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Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Payson, AZ

Hiking		May 22 2016
		chumley • Triplogs 1,993

Hiking	2.38 Miles	731 AEG

Hiking	2.38 Miles	1 Hour 3 Mns	2.42 mph
	731 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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Quick trip from the campground to the dam, down the spillway and back up. Passed two people along the hike. Nobody on the lake.

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[ checklist ] Chevelon Canyon Dam Chevelon Canyon Lake

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Jul 31 2015

outdoor_lover

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Scottsdale, AZ

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Payson, AZ

Hiking		Jul 31 2015
		outdoor_lover • Triplogs 627

Hiking	3.00 Miles	800 AEG

Hiking	3.00 Miles
	800 ft AEG

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3 Days of Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Spectating, Laughing, and even a little Baseball with a "Twist". With 3 Good Friends and 2 New Ones...Mike brought his Wife and Carlos came, so he could beat Ken over the Head with a Paddle when Ken swam the wrong way...

Mike, his Wife and I planned to Meet up there Friday Afternoon, with the Rest coming up Saturday Morning...I left the House about 12:30 and didn't get up there until about 4:30...My ADD kicked in and I was Chasing Thunderstorms between Fountain Hills and Payson for a good 2 1/2 Hours... :sweat:

I've never been to Chevelon, so when I got there, I immediately Hiked down to the Lake to check it out...After Hiking back up, I secured a Campsite and got Camp set up...There were already quite a few People there and Campsites near the Gate were Scarce...Mike and his Wife showed up a little bit later and the 3 of us settled in around a Nice Campfire. The People that Camped there before us left a Hummingbird Feeder up, so we were Treated to a Show all Weekend as the Birds tried to claim Territory of the Feeder...I did make sure to take it down when we left on Sunday...

Next Morning after Sleeping in a bit and messing around Camp, (me, with the Camera), we grabbed the Fishing Gear and Mike grabbed 1 of the 2 Kayaks he brought, and we all eventually ended up down at the Lake...I took my Time and had the Camera going of course...

Fishing was very slow and as it ended up, we got Skunked for the Weekend...I'm not terribly surprised, as it was a Full Moon Cycle...I ended up on the other side of the Dam eventually and after a few hours, the Rest of our Compadres started showing up...Carlos and Ken first, followed by Scott and Rincon a little later...

Ken messed around a bit in his Kayak that he brought and then went for a Short Swim with Carlos following him in Mike's Kayak...After Scott and Rincon showed up, we Hiked down the Spillway of the Dam and checked out the Pools below...

It threatened to Rain on us just about all Day, but we didn't have to break out any Rain Gear until about an Hour before we Hiked back up to Camp. I started Hiking up before the others, and was about 100 Yards from Camp when the Skies finally just flat out opened up...The Others ended up Hiking up in a pretty torrential Downpour...

It Rained for the next 5 Hours, but luckily Mike had brought a Pop-Up, so everyone didn't have to huddle under my Tarp. We set the Pop-up over the Picnic Table and had Dinner. The Rain tried to Stop a few Times and there was even a Small Rainbow. I kept thinking that it was going to End, but some Dude, that just got his Doctorate, had other Opinions and he was Right...

I kind of wondered how Steve (nonot) was faring, as I knew he was Backpacking the Telephone Ridge Trail and there was a lot of Lightning around as well...It finally stopped for Good around 8:30ish and we enjoyed a Camp Fire for awhile...

I ended up getting up really early Sunday Morning not feeling so well...I opted to not go down to the Lake with the others and hung around Camp feeling a little yuck...Was pretty Bummed because Ken was going for a long Swim and I wanted to Watch... :lol:

They all showed back up at Camp late Morning with the Kayaks and after a bit, started breaking down Camp...After some Lunch it was Time for Goodbyes until next Time...I felt better as the Day went on, but even the Drive Home wasn't much Fun...Was fine the next Day, so whatever it was, it was pretty Temporary...

It was a Good Weekend though...Chevelon is Awesome and so is the Crew...Hope to do it again next Year...

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The Creosote is Blooming like Crazy, the Firecracker Plant is going well and there were even a few Paintbrush trying to show off...

Chevelon Canyon Lake

76-100% full

	Deer Lake	76-100% full	76-100% full
	Almost Overflowing the Road....

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Aug 30 2014

topohiker

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Joined Oct 29 2005
Scottsdale, AZ

Payson, AZ

Hiking		Aug 30 2014
		topohiker • Triplogs 3,536

Hiking	35.20 Miles	3,589 AEG

Hiking	35.20 Miles	13 Hrs 5 Mns	3.22 mph
	3,589 ft AEG	2 Hrs 10 Mns Break

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[ checklist ] Chevelon Canyon Dam Chevelon Canyon Lake Circle Bar Draw

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This hike was to check out the Chevelon Canyon dam and the Chevelon creek . I started out just north of Deer lake by FR169 / FR180.

I went up FR169 to FR169B. Along FR169B, there’s an unnamed road that goes to an overlook of Circle Bar Draw. I climb a little down the canyon to get better pictures.
Then I headed over to the dam. From the dam, I went down the spillway to the Chevelon Creek. There was a big pool of water, but no running water. I went up the creek and the water dried up right away.
After a bit I ran into a ATV trail. The ATV trail followed the creek, then it climbed out on the East side of it. It was a slow moving climb in the heat. The ATV trail looped around to a south and hugged the eastern side of the lake.
I followed the trail until it started to pull away from the lake. I was looking for a perfect lunch spot so I started to bushwhack to the rim. I dropped down to my comfort level and found a great spot opposite of the Circle Bar Draw. The awesome lunch spot is at: N34 30.380 W110 49.095

After lunch I headed back and found a couple of other view spots. On the way back down to the creek, I came across 12~14 backpackers heading in for the night. I was surprised to see anyone in this remote spot.
I took the ATV trail all the way back to the dam and saw a truck drive up the closed road. I was curious how the truck was going to get out (or how it come in!) Right before the locked gate was a couple of pull outs for camping spots.
From the camping spot, there was a road to the camp grounds. So much for the locked gate!

I took FR169T out to FR169. FR169T is more scenic than FR169.

The temps were perfect till 2PM, then it got very warm until 5PM. It was very chilly after the sun dropped. The quarter moon provided enough light for the hike out until it dropped behind the tree line.

I agree with Chumley that the eastern side of Chevelon canyon lake is nicer than the western. I like the views from top of the canyon than from the dam.

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Jul 05 2014

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Chevelon Canyon Lake - South East Access AZ, AZ

Hiking		Jul 05 2014
		topohiker • Triplogs 3,536

Hiking	37.08 Miles	3,458 AEG

Hiking	37.08 Miles	13 Hrs 50 Mns	3.27 mph
	3,458 ft AEG	2 Hrs 30 Mns Break

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Chevelon Lake #180 - South Access

Chevelon Lake via Weimer Ridge

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I've never been to Chevelon Canyon lake so I whipped up a route using the HAZ route manger. I made a route from the intersection of FR99(AKA Wildcat RD) and SR260.
I went down FR99 to FR170 to FR90. The roads are very well marked up to the FR9517/90 turn. Then the signs are gone. FR90 is a like a peninsula. There are numerous roads that go to campsites, vistas or just nowhere.

The first stop for me was an awesome vista of Chevelon Canyon Lake / creek. I then went to where the topos showed a trail going down to the lake from the south/east side. I was skeptical if this trail existed or what shape it would be it.

The route took me right to an old little used trail that was not for the casually hiker. The trail is steep and has a couple of loose dirt sections. There was a couple of cairns the closer you got to the lake. I did a little exploring down at the lake. The lake was a lot longer and deeper than I expected. I thought I could cross over to the other side and check out the south west trail. I found a good lunch and started to eat. A couple of minutes later it started to rain. I was worried about the climb out, so packed up fast and headed out. I took a more rocky way out to avoid the slick trail. Near the top the trail got slick and I started to slide a bit. I’m glad I got out before it got worse.

Once on top, it stated to rain harder and I explored around looking for another good lunch spot. Second lunch was at a spot overlooking Weimer point.

The last item view spot on my agenda was almost across a ravine from the first view spot. I tried to cut across the ravine in a couple of spots, but none of them seem safe enough. so I keep on doubling back until I found one that was OK(which was back to back ravines).
The other side was a smaller peninsula had at least 2 loops and a couple of abandoned jeep roads. The view was of the first view spot of the hike. By now the rain started up again and didn't stop. As I got closer to the jeep, it started to rain harder

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I’m fascinated by the Chevelon Canyon / Lake area. I think I’ll be back to explore the canyon some more, possibly the telephone ridge trail.

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[ checklist ] Chevelon Canyon Lake Crooked Tank Lower Smith Tank Middle Smith Tank Weimer Point

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Jun 06 2011

Carioca43

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Joined Nov 03 2008
QC AZ

Payson, AZ

Backpack		Jun 06 2011
		Carioca43 • Triplogs 35

Backpack	9.20 Miles	750 AEG

Backpack	9.20 Miles	23 Hrs	1.15 mph
	750 ft AEG

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Out backpacking with Team 6290. We had 9 14-15 year olds and 5 adults. GREAT "Easy" riparian trip. Had planned to be backpacking on East Baldy with basecamp at Big Lake today but the Wallow Fire changed those plans. So with Christopher Creek as new basecamp. We decided on this trip. This trip is slightly more difficult than Fossil Springs. (Trade elevation gain/loss for route finding) Yes there is some route finding but that is to be expected in a riparian area. The trick is figuring out where to cross and if you have to go back a few hundred feet for an easier crossing spot. Kind of a rule to cross to the soft side of the creek bend as opposed to the cliff side and you will do well.

Did run into a recent burn out maybe 2.5 - 3 miles north of the dam. Fire crews were still hanging out at the campground but we didn't see any hotspots and no crew in the canyon. I understand the lake was closed Thursday - Monday.

Found a great spot to camp immediately past the power lines. That was kind of weird. The kids did great and we had a great time. The reward was resting at the lake soaking our feet in the cool water. The kids that brought fishing tackle all caught fish. After a cool down we headed up the hill to our waiting car drop.

Total Trip time 23 hrs with 14 hour overnight stop and 2 hr stop at the lake

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May 13 2011

allanalxndr

Routes 2
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Triplogs 27

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Joined Jun 23 2003
Phx, AZ

Payson, AZ

Hiking		May 13 2011
		allanalxndr • Triplogs 27

Hiking	9.99 Miles	400 AEG

Hiking	9.99 Miles
	400 ft AEG

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coltonalxndr

Went up the Chevelon Lake/Creek this past weekend for some fishing. Miles logged are over the course of the weekend fishing and exploring the lake and creek.

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May 13 2011

coltonalxndr

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Joined Jan 08 2010
Peoria, Arizona

Payson, AZ

Fishing		May 13 2011
		coltonalxndr • Triplogs 42

Fishing	9.99 Miles	400 AEG

Fishing	9.99 Miles	3 Days
	400 ft AEG

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Nov 11 2010

Tim

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Joined Feb 25 2002
Scottsdale

Payson, AZ

Hiking		Nov 11 2010
		Tim • Triplogs 432

Hiking	1.50 Miles	400 AEG

Hiking	1.50 Miles	30 Mns	3.00 mph
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Six of us camped out at the end of FS #180 on the southwest side of the lake Wednesday night so as to get an early start fishing Thursday morning. It was a chilly 27 degrees during the night but we had a huge bonfire and a good deal of whiskey to keep us warm. The trail on this side of the lake is well defined and not nearly as steep as the lesser used trails on the east side. This well marked trail descends 400 feet in a 1/2 mile to the lake before continuing along the shore. For the first hour it was still below freezing and ice kept forming on the tip of my rod but with no wind to speak of it was a beautiful and comfortable morning. I was going after the spawning brown trout in the shallows by the inlet with no luck. I did end up catching 4 rainbow trout further north in the deeper water but they were all of the 12 inch variety and not outside of the 10 to 14 inch slot. As we were leaving a few guys were coming down with float tubes and kayaks.

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Oct 22 2010

Tim

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Scottsdale

Payson, AZ

Hiking		Oct 22 2010
		Tim • Triplogs 432

Hiking	1.50 Miles	500 AEG

Hiking	1.50 Miles	50 Mns	1.80 mph
	500 ft AEG

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This was more of a fishing trip than a hiking trip. 7 of us hiked down to the middle of the lake from the east side for a day of trout fishing. We had camped the previous night off of FS #170 on what I believe is FS #9520 at Wagon Draw. It was a 2 mile drive to the end of FS #9520-I before a 3/4 mile hike down to the lake. AEG was roughly 500 feet. From the end of the road on the topo map we headed north down a drainage before circling around to the west to take the ridge down to the inlet. It was a steep and rocky descent with no real trail. (20 minutes down and 30 minutes up. The "up" is a real buzz kill.) The shore around this lake is also very steep and rocky which makes it difficult to get around. The fishing was pretty good as one of the guys caught a 16 inch brown trout. The rest of us couldn't do better than 12 to 14 inch rainbows which were still inside the slot. A beautiful day in a very pretty canyon.

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Sep 15 2010

Thoreau

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Phoenix, AZ

Payson, AZ

Hiking		Sep 15 2010
		Thoreau • Triplogs 680

Hiking	3.00 Miles	400 AEG

Hiking	3.00 Miles
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Sep 15 2010

cabel

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Cave Creek, AZ

Payson, AZ

Hiking		Sep 15 2010
		cabel • Triplogs 402

Hiking	3.00 Miles	400 AEG

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Aug 28 2010

ssk44

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Joined Mar 31 2008
Gilbert, AZ

Payson, AZ

Hiking		Aug 28 2010
		ssk44 • Triplogs 298

Hiking	1.00 Miles	320 AEG

Hiking	1.00 Miles	4 Hrs 30 Mns	0.22 mph
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Today's trip was an off-trail hike to a very special destination on the lower end of Chevelon Canyon Lake. We had a peaceful afternoon of fishing and hanging out. I emphasize "peaceful". I'm starting to really love this lake!

Eric (ssk44)

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Aug 21 2010

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Jackson, CA

Payson, AZ

Hiking		Aug 21 2010
		toddak • Triplogs 577

Hiking	1.50 Miles	400 AEG

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Great place to haul the old inflatable kayak for a leisurely paddle up the end of the lake and back, with fine swimming along the way. Kind of crowded though, probably saw at least 3 or 4 other people on the water.

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Jul 24 2010

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Payson, AZ

Kayak		Jul 24 2010
		ssk44 • Triplogs 298

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Chevelon Canyon Lake Kayaking :stretch:

What a memorable trip... Unfortunately, both good and bad. All of the terrible stories you hear about people packing boats down to the lake are true. Humping two 14-foot touring kayaks in and out of that canyon was brutal. I doubt that I will ever do it again. The good news is that our efforts were rewarded with total solitude on a beautiful crystal clear high country lake that happens to be one of the best trout fisheries in the state.

Chevelon Canyon Lake is a fairly large body of water with a total length of 2.7 miles and about 7.0 miles of shoreline. We had it all to ourselves! I should remind that this was on a Saturday. The price of admission is high but the experience is like nothing in the state. A part of me wishes that I could just drive down to the lake and skip the painful hike. In all honesty that terrible hike is the only thing that keeps this lake from becoming just like every other overcrowded lake on the rim. Kayaking or canoeing Chevelon Canyon Lake is something that paddling enthusiasts should do at least once in their life.

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Jun 07 2010

Hippy

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Grand Canyon

Payson, AZ

Kayak		Jun 07 2010
		Hippy • Triplogs 662

Kayak	1.00 Miles	750 AEG

Kayak	1.00 Miles	2 Days
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Chevelon Canyon Lake is a BEAUTIFUL place, it's away from the city, its in the middle of nowhere and the only people out there are true nature enthusiasts (or so it seems).
We drove out monday morning from Peoria, AZ and took the 87 up to Payson. A beautiful drive in all, just remember to put your radiator cap back on before attempting those hills! :oops:

We knew it was "out there" but once we hit the 260 and then Heber...we knew we'd gone too far! Luckily you can sneak a forest road just across from the first Circle K in Heber, phew! Sorry, I don't remember which FR it was, it WAS 8am and I'd been driving since 5

After another hour or so of driving on lovely back forest roads and plenty of wild flower (and a very angry cow!) photos to be taken we made it to the Chevelon campground, parked, unloaded and without a second thought picked up our two, forty pounds kayaks and loaded backpacks and headed down the "slight hike" to the lake...

yeah, bad idea guys! DON'T DO IT! unless you have a light pack, an inflatable kayak and are BUFF out of your mind haha it took us two hours to carry those suckers down(each of us carrying one end of each yak), just my husband and I, luckily a man and his sons helped carry mine down the last 70 feet or so, my hands were blistered from the darn tiny rope "handle". Now that I look back, it FELT like two miles down but in reality it was probably just under a mile from the campsite and maybe three quarters of a mile from the "gate" which my little chevy malibu obviously could NOT drive to, I saw two jeeps turn back from this road, you'd need high clearance and confidence

okay so here it is almost noon and finally made it to the lake, ahh! The clouds were rolling in, a light monsoon headed our way, BEAUTIFUL but a bit of a thorn in my paw as we still had to paddle into a canyon we'd heard so much about and set up camp.
Off into the lake we go, trout were leaping all around us, the wind was in our faces and there was not another soul around once we launched from the tiny "dock".

This place is a MUST if you have the guts, gear and gusto to do so! We ended up camping on a little outlet that had a nice sandy beach to tie up the yaks. It had obviously been used many times before, probably a popular party spot for Quad riders and teens. Lots of litter, we picked up quite a bit and packed out a good amount (not all of it, but what we could!)

didn't get a chance to fish but the skinny dipping was fun! Not a soul in sight, I will for sure do this trip again, maybe plan ahead better next time!

and I think the hike down wouldn't be SO bad if we had lighter kayaks or perhaps "dollies" for the boats, but who knows.
And all the stories are true, lots of abandoned boats down there.

saw a deceased deer with fawn in the middle of the hike down, the next day up she had been dragged down by a bear (fresh bear poo said so) her chest cavity was still visible from the trail, mmm yummy! lots of foul, fish, flora and fauna, a photographers fantasy!

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Jul 23 2009

Pathfinder Aaron

Photos 187
Triplogs 7

46 male

Joined Feb 22 2010
MESA, AZ

Payson, AZ

4x4 Trip		Jul 23 2009
		Pathfinder Aaron • Triplogs 7

4x4 Trip	3.00 Miles	700 AEG

4x4 Trip	3.00 Miles	1 Hour 30 Mns	2.00 mph
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Some good friends and I went on this trip to do some 4x4 car camping at a fairly isolated lake. The first time we came to this location, we did it as a backpacking trip where we parked on the western side of the canyon about five miles upstream (south) of the lake, hiked down to the canoyon bottom, and followed the canyon north to the lakes southern end. We stayed two nights that trip, and while we were there, realized it would make for a nice car camping trip. For this trip we chose to camp on the east side of the canyon near the southern end of the lake. The location we chose was where the main trail down on the east side comes up. As far as I know, it's really the only trail on the east side that goes down to the lake bottom. To get there, we took FR99 from the 260 on the Rim, then at +34

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Jul 11 2009

desert_boonie

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Peoria, AZ